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Newspaper
Brainerd Dispatch
Location
Brainerd, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1900
Page
8
Excavation starts for the Cale block on th street as Hessel supplies tools for the earthwork. Local notices include train and court items, pensions, repairs at shops, a museum of social events, and upcoming fair entries.
A lengthy social column lists residents and visitors in Brainerd including Miss Irene Lowey in St. Paul over Sunday, Judge Searles of St. Cloud in the city, and Mrs. Parks returning from St. Paul. It notes travel to Deerwood and Minneapolis, August plans, and local engagements. Also mentions A Van Curter in Everett and an upcoming trip for Rev. Gallagher.
Tomorrow evening at six, two harness races at Swartz Driving Park feature Greenleaf and Hubbet Jr in Race One and Cossetta Invoice and Billedeau's bay flyer in Race Two. A bowery dance follows in the big hall until midnight with first class music. Admission 25 cents, grand stand free.
Information by wire reports the Supreme Court reversed Judge Holland in the Martin Courtney personal injury case and ordered a new trial. In district court Mrs. Martin won $2000. Dr. Courtney appealed. new trial granted due to misconduct.
A brisk cut in dress goods section draws attention from close payers as buyers seek value. Henry and Conan noted as active participants in the sale atmosphere and bidding.
The secretary of the navy has issued a circular calling for bids from shipbuilders to construct six armored cruisers. Three are authorized by the March 3, 1899 act and three by the June 7, 1900 act. Those authorized under the 1899 act are to be sheathed and coppered.
Vienna Telegraph reports a rumor from Belgrade that an assassination attempt on King Alexander occurred. The report says he was shot at twice but unharmed, and the story is unconfirmed.
New London Missouri August 3 Alexander Jester an octogenarian was acquitted of the murder of Gilbert Gates committed forty nine years ago. The jury returned a verdict after three ballots ending weeks of trial.
A barber tale from New England Home Magazine recalls Thomas B. Reed once asking for pomade to wax a sparse mustache. The barber used a French preparation and Reed exclaimed that the wax made him look like a confounded catfish, prompting removal of the facial hair.
A historical excerpt surveys harsh penalties for crimes and offenses in various regions. It notes grave desecration can be punished by death, petty theft by public shaming and injury, jewel theft by death in some Oriental realms, and severe military penalties in Tibet and Montenegro for missteps or tainted uniforms.
Mrs Younghusband notes a noticeable improvement in milk quality after buying from a new man who guaranteed it to be perfectly pure. The couple buys a supply to last several weeks, trusting the promise of purity.
A Harlem Life quotation notes the undertaker being merry this morning while reporting that three hundred new doctors graduated last night, reflecting a wry, urban humor tone of the era.
An old advertisement touts Best of All Flour from Brainerd Flour and Mill, urging customers to store with D. M. Clark & Co. and highlighting the product’s enduring use. The copy emphasizes brand loyalty and steady supply for shoppers.
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